Student protests spread across France over school conditions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 03:08 · Archive

French students have protested over poor school conditions, with some high schools remaining closed as demonstrations spread.

Student protests have erupted across France over poor school conditions, with activists citing overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages as key grievances. Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across the country on Tuesday in support of the protesting students, and some high schools remained closed on Wednesday.

The student movement is gathering pace as national demonstrations against the spiralling cost of living are scheduled for Saturday. Unions and student groups see the two protest currents merging, potentially creating a larger demonstration movement. Clashes between protesters and police have been reported during the demonstrations.

How it is being reported

• Watch: Chaos erupts in France as student protesters clash with policeA new wave of student protests erupted across France on Tuesday over what activists describe as poor school conditions, including overcrowded classrooms and teacher shortages. See the footage from the massive demonstrations.CBS News · 15 Oct, 02:48
• School closures persist in France as protests gain momentumSome high schools in France remained closed on Wednesday, a day after tens of thousands of people joined rallies across the country to support protesting students. On Saturday, national demonstrations against the spiralling cost of living are to take place, and unions and student groups see the two protest currents fusing together.France 24 · 14 Oct, 14:53

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